Environmental Assistant

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an existing FIFO employee to transition into an Environmental role and build a long-term career. This position is suited to someone with practical problem-solving skills, a proactive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Previous mining or FIFO experience is highly regarded but not essential.

If you enjoy working outdoors, this role offers plenty of field-based work, including environmental monitoring and sampling, with excellent opportunities for development and career progression.

You’ll make a meaningful impact by supporting the Environment team to ensure the mine meets its environmental obligations.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer

• Extra allowance for working onsite

• Quarterly bonus scheme

• Monthly private health insurance allowance

What You’ll Do

• Environmental monitoring, including collecting and sending water and soil samples

• Conduct environmental inspections and maintain records

• Use drones to capture imagery and assist with data collection

• Support waste management, fauna handling, and pastoral activities

• Suitable for hands-on operators

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in fieldwork or mining operations

• Ability to work outdoors in remote conditions and varying weather

• A valid manual driver’s licence

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join Gold Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value beyond mining.

Applications close 30 September 2026

Apply via: https://careers.goldfields.com/AustraliaThe Opportunity: